SMES Excellence Awards
SMES Excellence Awards were initiated to recognize and appreciate individuals or/and teams for outstanding accomplishments that have had a significant impact on the economy. The SME Excellence awards also honor firms that demonstrate an exceptional commitment and dedication to upskilling the workforce, enhancing talent, and preparing new and incumbent employees for a successful career in the industry.
These awards honor innovators who demonstrate an exceptional commitment and dedication to upskilling the workforce, enhancing talent, and preparing new and incumbent employees for successful careers in the manufacturing industry. Specifically, this award honors entrepreneurs and businesses who implement best practices for reducing the skills gap and building a high-performance workforce.
Awards & Publications
- All nominees who make it to the list will receive trophies at the awards gala dinner
- All nominees that make it to the list will be included in a publication for the awards
Nominee Award Criteria
- Percentage growth of the topline (revenue)
- Business expansion in the year under review (locations, products/services
- Percentage growth in profitability in the year under review
- ROI of key innovation initiatives in the year under review
- ESG (contributions to making the planet a better place to live)
- Percentage of donor retention
- Percentage achievement of new donor funds attraction
- Percentage of projects completed
- Impact of donor projects on communities served
- Compliance to donor/government regulations
- Cost management (Adherence to approved budgets)
- People growth (percentage of team members achieving targets)
- Quality of reports
- Performance in three other industry-specific KPIs
- ROI of key initiatives rolled out in the year under review
- Other categories will be determined as per the panel of judges’ criteria which shall be reviewed yearly ceteris paribus
Some Of The Award Categories
- Outstanding Young SME leader of the year Award
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Personality of the Year Award
- Philanthropist of the Year Award
- Leasing Firm of the Year Award
- Property/ Real Estate Firm of the Year
- Insurance Firm of the Year Award
- Agency of the Year Award
- Financial Services Provider Of The Year Award
- Best Exporter and importer of The Year
- Business Mentor Of The Year Award
- Healthcare, Beauty & Wellness Business of the Year
- Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year
- Other Awards categories
Nomination Process.
Nominate a Deserving Individual or Organization
Do you know someone who exemplifies exceptional leadership and innovation? Recognize their achievements by submitting a nomination.
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Wait for the Award Ceremony.
The official results will be announced during the award ceremony. You will receive an email with a list of winners across the categories.
